I have loved Osaka's since they opened over 20 years ago. This restaurant and its staff deliver a fantastic dining experience each time, every time. The food is always extremely fresh and exceptionally well prepared and served. Way to go Osaka!! read more

Met some family here for birthday dinner. Our host was great, very friendly and entertaining. Everybody loved their hibachi (steak,shrimp & chicken dinners) and the sushi was delicious (Columbia roll was great!) read more

Osaka is the best sushi place in town the service is on point and they have the best sushi. I like to get the meghan roll and the miso soup is spectacular read more

Food was decent, prices were kinda high (10 for a California roll seemed a bit extreme), service was very slow

Favorite sushi place in town! Dressing for the side salad is amazing. And I've yet to have a roll I don't like. read more

Osaka - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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YUM. Will return!! I always over eat at sushi places so I had two rolls, chicken teriyaki, and the fried rice (I took most of it home, please don't judge! ) but it was all phenomenal. I don't know how I had never been here but it's my new favorite spot in Columbia for sushi. It's also more reasonably priced unlike some other sushi spots in town. Our waiter was super friendly and it was overall a great experience and we were very pleased by the insane amount of food we attempted to eat. read more

Osaka is a shining star of Columbia, MO. I was born and raised here, but moved to Chicago about 10 years ago. I haven't found a place yet that can compete with Osaka! The sushi is great, Jenny and her husband are so lovely, and they always remember your name. It could have been a year since I was last in, and she remembers I moved to Chicago and asks me all about it. They'll make pretty much anything you ask (sushi rolls that aren't on the menu, etc.), and their entrees are all delicious. Recently (OK probably like 5 years ago) they added a Japanese Steakhouse side. Dinner and a show! I love it. I have to go at least once every time I'm back home for a visit. I don't know how they manage, but the fish is always fresh. I have to say, as good as it is, I'm clearly biased because they are such lovely people. BUT, and on this I am not exaggerating at all, their ginger salad dressing is by far the best I have ever had in my life. I want to DRINK it. I want to bottle it and sell it and retire to Tahiti on my billions. It's the nectar of the gods. read more

My server was new, but so kind and helpful! The udon wasn't actually udon noodles, but more a buckwheat fettuccini. I also felt that 3 pieces of salmon sashimi for $18 was overpriced. read more

When I lived in Columbia this was truly my favorite restaurant in town. You can dine on a selection of sushi, soba/udon, etc. or you can have a hibachi experience (they cook it right in front of you.) The staff at Osaka are wonderful, especially Jenny, the owner. She's always so pleasant and remembers me when I visit from San Francisco. Furthermore, The decor and atmosphere is very relaxing. You can rest assured that you will have a wonderful experience here. One more item, I had a private party here years ago and it was a blast. read more

Ordered takeout and it was not good. Shrimp Tempura roll was tasteless and tuna hand roll was room temp

Good sushi good location and atmosphere ok prices and friendly service. Would definitely come again. read more

Osaka - Japanese Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

This is good sushi...for Columbia, MO. The decor and ambience are both great, they seem authentic. This place also has a banquet room you can rent for free, so I have attended some awesome celebrations in said room. I believe they have karaoke in there as well. One problem is the place smells a little fishy, which is, believe or not, a bad sign for a sushi place. THe nigiri roll was enormous, not bite-sized like it's supposed to be. Meh, it's sushi in Mid-Missouri, be thankful we have sushi at all... read more

This restaurant is tucked away in Nifong. I came in late (around 9) to get some sushi. The waiting staff were all extremely friendly and helpful when it came to descriptions about menu items. The food was brought out pretty quickly, although this was probably because it was late and there weren't many people there. We ordered a total of around 50 or so pieces and it was prepared and brought out to us in about 15 or so minutes, which we appreciated. The rolls are pretty good. They weren't as fresh as I would have liked, but again, this may have been because we came in late. Everything tasted very good overall. They also give you warm towels to clean your hands before you eat, which is a really nice little gesture. Overall, I'd recommend this to people looking for pretty good sushi at a reasonable price. read more

Once the best sushi, tempura and noodles in town, then the owners left. The new owners are struggling with service and staff because of covid. The food is still very good, but service is shaky. Owners and wait staff do not speak English as a first language so be patient. The ginger salad dressing is outstanding--many people purchase a foam cup of dressing to take home. The reviews of take out meals are overly negative--face it, any food in a foam box is poor and Japanese food does not travel well. read more

Domo arigato uni san! I ove sushi, and I was kind of spoiled living in Los Angeles for 6 years. This place was better than I expected to find in a small, midwest college town. The staff was friendly. There were people around, but it was not too crowded or loud. The sushi was well prepared, and the ingredients were good quality. I'd like to come back and try some of the noodle dishes. read more

Great service. The sever is very friendly. I wasn't impressed with the sushi. I've had better elsewhere -- and I'm not talking the coast, I'm talking smallish midwest cities. St. Louis has a much better selection. The texture was off, it was too salty, and it was also far too hot temperature wise-- sushi, even with tempura, shouldn't be hot. Warm, maybe. But not hot hot. On the other hand, I think the quality of the fish is fine. But for $15-$20/special roll, I wanted the taste and texture to be there, too. read more

Awesome server! Our food arrived to our table very fast. ! And the food was to die for. Many reviews are very misleading!!

This place popped my sushi cherry. I was very scared trying sushi, as I worked in a seafood restaurant many years. Being from Brazito, Missouri, you don't see sushi places often. However, I was a brave man and went on a Monday night only to find they are closed Mondays... it was fate. But we returned and sat. Our server was eager to help the young, "happy" college students find the food that was right for them. I've had ginger before, but never wasabi, so I stuck a nice clump on the end of the chopstick and put it on my tongue. I'm surprised I still eat the stuff after that. Everything was always fresh, the service was always great and they found me a Saki I still drink today: unfiltered. Very cheap in Japantown. I will always owe a lot to this place, as it opened my eyes for food. read more

All of these one star reviews are a bit Stupid if I must say this is a great restaurant great friendly staff and Excellent food, it never disappoints also Don't give a restaurant a one star because the takeout wasn't up to your prestigious standards of a Hibachi restaurant takeout, most of these reviews are very petty @ all of the "Karen's" read more

I guess I'm a coastal snob, but while the decor, staff and service at Osaka were all good, I found the sushi to be somewhat lacking. Maybe it was the fact that the nigiri sushi's rice was not packed hard enough and crumbled when I picked it up. Maybe the issue was that the magoro on top had ragged edges... Nope, the main issue to me was the ICE CRYSTALS in the fish. Now, I know that the fish had to be frozen to get to Columbia, but couldn't they have thawed it out before serving? The rest of the menu was fine, but I was so put off by the sushi that I barely noticed the rest. My friends who took me here were disappointed as well. read more

I ate here with a co-worker while attending a work conference. If you come to eat here know that the food tastes very good but if you are looking for the entertainment that typically comes with part of a Japanese Steakhouse you will sadly be disappointed. Our chef was very nice don't get me wrong but none of the typical entertainment that we are used to from other establishments occurred. I would still eat here and recommend it to others though. read more

The sushi rice doesn't taste like anything, the pictures of their rolls online are misleading. I ordered a (!!!!!!)$16 rainbow roll that was pictured online with avocado and cucumber; the things a rainbow roll is supposed to have. I picked up my order and it was just a CRAB STICK rolled in rice. SO overpriced, I could've done better at home. read more

This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in town. The food quality is excellent every time I go there. (Which is at least once a week) the service is fairly quick and courteous. read more

could not be happier with food and service. dontake out from here several time a month. went last noght to yhe hibachi side and "scootie" was our chef. if the world had more people like him it would be great. enjoyed his job and customers were important to him. again what a great place eeds more then 5 stars. read more

Jenny and Zhil make this place happen. Jenny has accomodated our big difficult wine tasting group with grace, charm, and fulfilling every special request many times over the years. With Zhil in the kitchen as an incredible chef, the food is the best in town. If you are looking for fantastic sushi or hibachi with the most friendly, "Yes, we can do that" hospitality, this is your place. read more

We were a bit apprehensive about ordering after 17 years of enjoying Jenny's Osaka. We were pleasantly surprised with our regular orders. Picked it up and the gentleman getting take away orders together was patient with my desire to look at each item to insure the order was correct. It was 100% as ordered and we'll continue to support the new folks there. Great job! read more

This is my third visit. As always the staff was beyond polite and professional. A real asset. The food was excellent and fast. Will go here again and again! read more

The absolute worse customer service ever. I ordered $80 worth of food and they only delivered 1/3 of what I asked for. When we called to ask about it they said they forgot to send it We called repeatedly and they kept promising it was on its way. We never got it. I will never order from there again read more

I really enjoy this restaurant. The staff is always very friendly and knowledgeable and the prices are very affordable, which is great for me as a student. The food is very delicious. I am a big proponent of their spider roll and columbia roll (tuna + avocado). read more

I really like this place for sushi. It's really simple inside, nothing fancy, but the staff is super helpful and nice. The appetizers are really good, and the sushi is surprisingly good for this part of the country. Again, simple, not too done-up, but perfectly good that way. The caterpillar roll was awesome. Definitely a go-to for good sushi at a good price. read more

I will NEVER go here again. we had to wait about 45 minutes, because there was only one hibachi guy there (while he was cooking for a table of 3 people--THREE--who came in after us and didnt want anyone else to sit at their table) then when we actually started getting our food, it was not that great at all and just very overpriced. the guy insisted on making us catch the shrimp in our mouths, and he tthrough like 5 at one time at my friend, really pissing her off when they just kind of hit her in the face and hair. the hibachi guy was RUDE, and the drink servers took forever. HORRIBLE SERVICES, BAD FOOD. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

BEST sushi place in Columbia (trust me, I've tried them all). As far as quality of the food, service, and the affordability, you really can't beat Osaka's for sushi in Columbia, MO. My boyfriend and I eat here once a week, if not more! read more

Had the in-laws in town visiting and we brought them here for dinner on their last night for hibachi. Service was very good and the food was really good. Our chef was friendly and put on a good show for us. Made a couple mistakes when trying to toss food and utensils but nothing that ruined the evening for us. Pricing was very reasonable and so were the portions. I think we've gotten more food at other places but prices were also a bit higher. We all got combo plates with a mix of filets, seafood, and steak, and even with the sake and beers we drank, the bill was about $25 per person and well worth it. Kind of a weird location so I don't think you'd come across this place unless you were looking for it, but it's definitely worth checking out. read more

Service was wonderful but not to impressed with my sushi. I chose the Barbie roll (a new addition to the menu) & the shrimp tempura. The Barbie roll had spicy tuna in it, which I was not impressed with. The shrimp tempura tasted more like beer battered fried shrimp. Again, this left me not impressed. I am only visiting Columbia but would probably not return here for sushi read more

I love this place, been a customer for 10 years. The sushi is simply the best I have had, and the owner, Jenny, is such a wonderful person. She always makes us feel welcome. The service at the table is first rate, and I have always had delicious food. I come here every chance I get. read more

Have been living in Columbia since 1975, I have patronized this eating place since its opening. The food is authentic and the atmosphere is friendly. If you are looking for an eating place that will satisfy your stomach in a relaxing and friendly place, you will never fail here. Highly recommend you to give it a try !!!!! read more

This is my favorite sushi place in town. I like try the different sushi restaurants but I continue to come back here. I'm never disappointed by the service or food. read more

Osaka is a great place for a date. My girlfriend and I went tonight and got 3 sushi rolls along with soup and side salads for each of us...the dressing was so good on the side salads that my girlfriend LITERALLY licked her plate clean! The sushi was wonderful at a very reasonable price.5 stars! read more

I was a little reserved when I came here since it is in a strip mall. My reservations were instantly nullified though. My server was amazing right off the bat. All the staff was great actually. The food was delicious. We had baby octopus to start off with, which we had never had. It was pretty good. Then the sushi came out. We were more than satisfied! We cleared our plate in no time! The small details were what was really cool. The hot towels and the spicy bean salad were great, just adding that little bit of authenticity. We will definitely be returning soon. read more

Great sushi. The best in the Midwest I think. Friendly staff, good atmosphere. That's all that really needs to be said. For some reason yelp thinks you need a novel to get your point across. read more